This was a location next to the hotel we stayed at for the Freedom 250 Indy Car Race a few weeks…read moreago. First night there, after 10 hours on the road, we had a meal so good, and so convenient, we went back Saturday and Sunday night before getting underway home on Monday morning. I wish the kind people there a great success and please, keep up the good work. A few highlites. The "free" salsa is some of the best I've ever encountered, much like Chico's in Welaka, Florida, distinct for it's use of Black Pepper. Secondly, the Guacamole was the best I've ever had outside my families homemade recipe. Very similar to ours in that it had salt, garlic, and lemon juice, in perfect proportions. We ate everything from Gumbo to fried Rainbow Trout, to Cheese Burger and Reuben Sandwiches, and every thing was splendid. The beer was COLD and the waitresses were friendly and on time. One evening we even had the owner serve out table. She was very nice to us. I hope they're still aroung if I ever have an occasion to head back to Washington.

We had brunch here with friends a couple weeks ago. And the food was decent. Good service.read more

Service was great and the food was so fresh, perfectly cooked.and great tasting. I was just looking…read morefor pancakes but they has so much more.

Talk about bad food. This place use to be good several years…read moreago but those days are long gone. A completely different look on the inside. Gone are the blue walls and no more of the carry out feel. I remember this place had some of best bacon but you can tell the quality of food has gone out the window. I walked in and was greeted by a guy taking orders. His customer service skills were good. That was the only reason for the 2 stars. I ordered the wings and waffle, Belgian waffle and breakfast platter along with 2 drinks for $42 bucks. Not too bad. We sat at a table and the food came. Once again, the guy at the counter was great. He made sure to bring over our waffles while they were hot. That was the only part of the food that was good/decent, hence the second star. The rest is poor quality and belongs in the trash. The eggs were not real and god awful. The 8 wingettes came straight out of a freezer bag/ air fryer. TRASH. The bacon was fresh out of the microwave. I'll never ever come back. The food is that bad. If there was anyone standing outside needing food I would have happily given it to them. This place has fallen off a cliff hence the empty parking lot. It is a hard no for me.

If you are visiting the New Carrolton, Lanham, Seabrook, Greenbelt, Beltsville area, there is an…read moreold restaurant with new energy to visit, or re-visit. Over the years, the Silver Diner has been evolving from comfort food to a more comprehensive and seasonal menu offering - including comfort food - with organic, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free choices. If you are dining in this general, suburban DC area region, do not miss the Silver Diner at most any time of day. They open at 7 am daily and close by 11pm unless you are there on a Friday or Saturday which means they are open until midnight. I've found various restaurants in the cities mentioned that are surprisingly hit-or-miss in terms of food quality, ambience and service. The Silver Diner is not one of them. We went because they advertised a 2-day only $14 sandwich deal on social media. While some of their sandwiches are $9, their two most popular sammies are the $22 crabcake with lobster sauce and the $14 cheesesteak sub. Both of our sandwiches were delicious. I was tentative about the crabcake, but no, it was truly flavorful and the portions were generous. Yes, this crabcake sandwich is every bit worth $22. It came with a delightful lobster sauce that you could dip the toast in. In terms of their other foods. We also really liked the cheesesteak and got a nice, spicy sauce on the side for dipping. Here is a snippet about the meat options from the Silver Diner website: * Grass-fed, grain-finished, antibiotic-free 100% Black Angus Beef * Nitrate-free bacon * Organic Bison * Hormone-free & antibiotic-free meats * Hormone and antibiotic-free chicken tenders * Non-GMO products We experienced a delicious meal in a multi-cultural restaurant with tasty and diverse options. They have approximately 25 local and farms that they work with, including Creekstone Farms for black angus, halal beef and the famed Uptown Bakery for daily bread deliveries. The ice cream is sourced from Oregon's Tillamook Creamery. There is a seasonal menu with maybe 14 new items. This season, those rotating items include: * Beet salad * Tuna Poke Bowl * Chili Crisp Shrimp Bowl * Roasted Mushroom Bowl * Truffled Wagyu Meatball Sub * Truffled Wagyu Meatball Pasta with Angel Hair Pasta * Chipotle Salmon & Shrimp with potatoes, leeks and more veggies For dessert, we had a pecan pie and bread pudding. Again, generous portions.

Tried this place on a whim before leaving the area after a work trip…read more Super fast and friendly service. The restaurant had a nice old-school diner feel. The food came out really fast, and was okay. I wasn't wowed by the food...but it wasn't bad. The price point was okay for what you got.

Representing November 2023 in my scrapbook series is Cedars of Lebanon. On Saturday, November 18,…read more2023, I had 1st of 2 dates with a woman who lived in Lanham. We met that Saturday morning at New Deal Cafe for coffee. Date was going well, and we went to lunch in this center here. Wow, this was amongst the best Mediterranean I've had. I got a platter with rice, meat, & more. I don't remember the exact specifics, but I remember I thought it was excellent. Staff was nice too. It's a pretty small place, but we were comfortable in this as Saturday lunch business wasn't too busy. Conclusion with this woman & a better new era: As for this woman & our 2nd date, we met for lunch near where I live on a rainy Sunday of Thanksgiving weekend (See my 5-star review of Notos in Maryland City). She was from Indonesia, here working for a family, and said the host family was moving to California next week. I said how crappy that was as you just got to Maryland in October. So, there was no future with this woman. Incidentally, a little more than 2 months later was my first date with my girlfriend of now about 2.7 years, which has been great.

The Cedars of Lebanon is an easily-overlooked cafe right on the corner of the Old Greenbelt…read moreShopping Center which is a lovely hidden gem. I spent every summer in this town, growing up, and I never discovered this restaurant until a precious friend brought me here a few years ago. It's a dated, though efficient, and charming, cafe with fresh dishes you might love. Firstly, if you plan on having lunch here on a Monday, make sure you are able to finish by 2:45 since they close by 3pm. All other days, they are open past 8pm. We started with the sweet potato soup despite the fact that the reviews for the lentil soup here are the highest. Yes! If it's featured: get it! The turmeric and coconut milk make this soup delightful. The herbs made it so fresh and there was just the right amount of sweetness and gentle heat. Parsley really adds to this recipe and I'm not usually a fan of this herb. The pitas are soft, thin and light. Love them. We needed to order more. I've never had such paper-thin pitas. Yum! I love love love the hummus, here. It is nothing short of divine. The flavors are fabulous and deeply complex. You can really taste the tahini. The olive oil is mild and delicious. I exclaimed, "the hummus was the best ever." And then 5 minutes later, I read a review by Yelper James H. where he says it's the best ever and, "... this hummus at Cedars of Lebanon might have ruined all other hummus for me forever." While I've had similar swooning feelings over the hummus at Lebanese Taverna in Tyson's Corner, this hummus is at least a top contender if not the metro DC area's hummus winner. The cucumber mint yogurt salad is nice, cold and refreshing. You can really taste the mint. I would order this yogurt salad with every meal. The falafel pizza is unusual and fresh. Straight away-- you can taste the tahini, parsley and couscous. The dough is grainy and natural. And there are radishes on this falafel pizza: not overpowering. For the $9 or so pricepoint, this dish is a true labor of love. To prep all of these vegetables, even with food processors, must take time. How novel of a dish! Put the yogurt salad on this pizza. You will thank me. And I only did it because I was watching someone else slather it on. There were at least 12 desserts on the menu. Meow. If we weren't so full of pita, hummus, tahini and fresh veggies, we certainly would love to taste a few of these. As well as the Turkish coffee, with an authentic ceramic and metal carafé presentation.

"Looks can be deceiving" could have been their slogan in the past but not anymore. Recently…read morerenovated from top to bottom, the philosophy of high quality was kept in mind when remodeling this establishment. They are the whole package now. I've come here several times for their hot bar but the one thing that keeps me coming back is the firecracker chicken sub. The ingredients are wholesome and fresh every time because they don't cut corners! The chicken was seasoned well and was delightful. I especially enjoyed the fact that I could even taste hints of basil with each bite. I've had the privilege of trying out their hot bar and the saying "you get what you pay for" comes to mind. The hot bar does not use generic low quality hot bar foods. Instead, you are enticed by the smell of freshly made meats and pastas that the staff prepares in the kitchen daily. I'll be coming back even if it is 40 minutes away because it's worth it. If you are looking for a hole in the wall spot, then look no further than Kosmos.

Need to update the menu to 2026 prices. Breakfast sandwiches once were 6.39 back in 2021 maybe…read more This one was $12. And don't forget the "questionable" 3.5% service fee to all purchases.

What a beautiful place of worship and fellowship! Here is the largest mosque in the US. Diyanet is…read morea complete campus, includes a Turkish bath, cultural center, library, gift shop, restaurant and shop in addition to the masjid. The restaurant is open to the public as well as the campus, for tours. There is plenty of ample parking and people are very welcoming. If you are considering visiting, be advised when in the courtyard to enter the mosque, shoes need to be removed and hair covered if a female. There are cubbies for shoes and if you don't have a shawl or scarf you can purchase one in the gift shop. The restaurant is open to the public with Turkish cuisine. You'd be hard pressed to find authentic food like this elsewhere in the area. I walked away with a belly full, tears of gratitude, wonderful fragrance and a new friends. Look forward to returning.

Beautiful masjid and community amenities inside! Makes for a great stop over for road trips with…read morethe cafe (food is great here!), bathrooms, gift shop and cultural center, gym, and hammam. Truly feels like a little piece of Turkey it's well maintained. Staff is not present at times due to events but security is there on campus.

Great food n friendly the lemonade and ice tea has always been my favorite I will tell you this…read moreplace has been serving food and they are constantly good

Sunday 2/9/25 This…read morespot was brought to my attention due to Instagram, and I made sure to plan my visit after realizing how close it was to my dad's house. I called to order pickup, and the service was nice and friendly. Also, the spot is very reliable, as it's open until midnight and roughly 16 hours of the day, serving many different options, from fast food to comfort food. I ordered the combo over rice ($13), the Philly cheesesteak combo with French fries and lemonade ($15.49), five wings with one waffle ($13.49), and a carrot cake slice ($4). - The fried chicken wings were alright for your typical fast food chicken. - Waffle was decent: it was soft & fluffy. - The combo over rice was solid, and I liked the chicken the most. - Philly cheesesteak was okay and would've been even better if it had provolone instead of the cheese whiz. - French fries were solid: they were crispy with some seasoning on them. - The house-made lemonade was alright, and I would be open to getting it again. - The carrot cake isn't anything crazy, it's alright, but I do appreciate the $4 price tag cause others would charge double or more for a slice. Overall, the spot does a good job with fair pricing, fast comfort food, and reliable hours. I'd come back and recommend.

The cafes in these office buildings I feel like are often overlooked outside of those are actually…read morework in the buildings. Since it's so close to home and I have never been, I decided to grab a quick bite here. They have sandwiches, wraps, breakfast (early), salads, and more. There's even boba -- but when I went, the fryer was totally out, so no fried chicken, fries, etc.I decided to get the pulled chicken salad on a wrap and a muffin that caught my eye. The wrap was tasty! It was satisfying, and I felt like it was worth the price (under $10). Prices definitely weren't bad and the wait didn't take long. You can grab some drinks in the fridge and snacks like chips and pretzels on display as well.

This is one of my favorite breakfast places. Anytime I'm off work on a weekday I come here. The…read morebreakfast burrito is so good. The iced coffee is delicious (I don't know what they do to it). Service is very fast.

The service first of all was fantastic! Our waitress, Samiya, went above and beyond with our…read moreorder and needs. You know the vibe: pancakes, sausage, eggs, coffee, juice! All were better than average, but what we loved was the ambiance, cleanliness and the attention given to us! KUDOS! This Ihop was better than most in my NY area. So when I return to Maryland, I will be returning to this place! Thanks, Samiya!!!!

Well this is my first time here and the food and service were really good. It definitely is a…read morecasual spot but I really appreciated that they were super attentive and brought our food out quickly since I had little people with me. Shout out to our server Alex who was amazing!

Great place, simple & even place for you to sit. Order ahead because they do take a while to make…read morethe food

Woke up craving a breakfast sandwich and landed at this secret hideout in what appeared to be a…read morecorporate district to me. I had to ask where they were actually located ( hence the lost of 1-star for location difficulty ) But once I hit my mark, they definitely hit theirs..... The turkey sausage, egg and cheese on wheat bread was everything I hoped for when I set out on this early morning treasure hunt. For me it was the right amount of cheese that brought everything together perfectly. And the ice tea & lemonade mix gave it that necessary boost that when done right can enhance any meal . FYI: I'm definitely going to give them another go at it, to see what their menu has to offer from other angles ( standby for an updated review in the not so distant future )